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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.63, 26.49 and 10.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.63, 26.49 and 10.87 is: 16.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.63 : 26.49 = 10.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.63/26.49 = 10.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.63x = 26.49 × 10.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.63x = 287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.95/17.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.33

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